Introduction
Cednir DS is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumon... View More
Uses of Cednir DS
Side effects of Cednir DS
How to use Cednir DS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cednir DS may be taken with or without food, but ... View More
How Cednir DS works
Cednir DS is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them... View More
What if you forget to take Cednir DS?
If you miss a dose of Cednir DS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
Indication
Community-acquired pneumonia, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Sore throat, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infections, Acute ... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin/Skin Structure Infections 300 mg PO q12hr for 10 days Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis 30... View More
Child Dose
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established 6 months-12 years: 7 mg/kg PO q12hr for 5-10 days or 14 mg/kg PO q24hr for 10 days >12 years or >43... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 300 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefdinir binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bac... View More
Precaution
Penicillin-sensitive patients; superinfection; seizure; pseudomembranous colitis; pregnancy, lactation; renal or hepatic insufficiency. Lactation: Un... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (8-15%) 1-10% Vaginal moniliasis (<4%),Nausea (3%),Rash (3%),Headache (2%),Increased urine leukocytes (2%),Increased urine protein (1... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk
Interaction
Concomitant admin w/ antacids or Fe supplements reduce the rate and extent of absorption. Admin w/ Fe supplements may cause reddish stools. Decreased re... View More
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